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Onion vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Onion and Herbal tea

  • Onion has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Fiber, while Herbal tea has more Manganese.
  • Herbal tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 15% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Herbal tea is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Onion
Onion
8
:
1
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2800%
Contains more Potassium +630%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Manganese +269.8%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Herbal tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2800%
Contains more Potassium +630%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Manganese +269.8%
Equal in Sodium - 4

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Onion
Onion
10
:
0
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Herbal tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
3
:
2
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +20%
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Herbal tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +20%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Onion Herbal tea
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Herbal tea Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 0g Onion
Protein 1.1g 0g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0g Onion
Carbs 9.34g 0g Onion
Calories 40kcal 0kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g 0g Onion
Sugar 4.24g 0g Herbal tea
Fiber 1.7g 0g Onion
Calcium 23mg 8mg Onion
Iron 0.21mg 0.08mg Onion
Magnesium 10mg 3mg Onion
Phosphorus 29mg 1mg Onion
Potassium 146mg 20mg Onion
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.17mg 0.04mg Onion
Copper 0.039mg 0mg Onion
Manganese 0.129mg 0.477mg Herbal tea
Selenium 0.5µg 0µg Onion
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin C 7.4mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.04mg Onion
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0mg Onion
Folate 19µg 1µg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0g Herbal tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0g Onion

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Onion Herbal tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
0%
Herbal tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
7%
Herbal tea

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion
Onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion
Onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/nutrients
  2. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.